I debated a challenge of supporting stars, herbs specifically. But I thought that would be hard to judge in many cases.
So Rice, a staple of cuisines the world over. Savory and sweet options as well as derivatives like rice flour, noodles, paper, toasted rice powder, and even liquid forms like rice wine and rice vinegar.
The image is from Wikipedia via the International Rice Research Institute.
I'll probably issue some weekly challenges as well. Thinking of a fried rice one week, a risotto for another, a chicken and rice casserole for some classic home style food, debating a few things for the fourth week still. Of course submssions of all types are welcome at all times, I just want to see some different twists on the same concept some too. Edit to add, I'm thinking of sushi at the moment for week 4.
Nice! It's not my forte but what a perfect opportunity to learn. Ok so I'll submit my stuffed veggies that I made for dinner last night. This would've gone in the what's for dinner thread but since rice is the stuffer what the heck. The rice is white Carolina.
An interesting twist. I've got 3 or 4 dishes right off the top of my head, I may have to schedule them appropriately.
Rice, like eggs, is such a blank canvas in so many cuisines. As I recall there was an episode of Iron Chef America where the theme ingredient was rice. I may have to dig around and watch that one again.
Ello Govnahs! Sorry, I'm reading a pirate book right now. My first entry: Smoked pig skin risotto, roasted shiitake mushrooms, and fresh peas. The pig skin was off a bacon I smoked. Does the term micro brunoise apply to non vegetables?
@phatch definitely chewy. That's why I cut it very small and didn't use too much. Maybe I will boil the skin in pork stock in a pressure cooker first next time? I also started by toasting the risotto in some bacon lardon fat. The smoky pork fat flavors definitely came through.
PS I just clicked on your Dune quote bahahaah. I'm reading Children of Dune now. I put it off because I thought the later books would be terrible (and they are), but the plot of God Emperor is just so hilarious that I have to read it.
PS I just clicked on your Dune quote bahahaah. I'm reading Children of Dune now. I put it off because I thought the later books would be terrible (and they are), but the plot of God Emperor is just so hilarious that I have to read it.
I was planning my first dish for tomorrow, but while plating up tonight's dinner decided it was worth a mention. The pork chop was rubbed with a paste of garlic, fresh oregano and rosemary. I like going out to the garden and snipping fresh herbs. The rice I'll discuss in more detail tomorrow, the sauce is about 2 tablespoons of melted, salted butter, about a half tablespoon of soy sauce and a couple pinches of turmeric. Karen really likes it, as do I.
And when was the last time you saw a slice of tomato on a bed of cottage cheese?
I had a co-worker whose favorite meal included steak, cottage cheese and tomato. The juices combining from those three were her favorite part of the dish.
Bomba rice, from Valenciana! Can't believe I didn't even mention it. /img/vbsmilies/smilies/smile.gif Found it at whole foods (but they rarely have it). Oh and I said "mock" because I don't have a paella pan. I'll buy one one of those days, but lately we've been in a decluttering mode here, so I try to avoid buying more things those days.
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